ARTURIA announces ORIGIN Keyboard shipping in March
PRESS RELEASE • FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • 14/01/10
Grenoble, FRANCE – NAMM Show, Anaheim, CA, USA – January 14, 2010
Origin Keyboard is Arturia’s new version of Origin for the keyboard player. It keeps the outstanding modular system of Origin Desktop, putting it on a panel that closes on a high quality keyboard controller. The intuitive interface is kept in place, along with all of the modules from the most famous synthesizers (Mg Modular, ARP 2600, CS-80, Jupiter-8, MiniMg and Prophet VS) and organs (ToneWheel, Rotary). The integration of the ribbon control is a blast, the keyboard aftertouch possibilities open a world of expressivity, while the playing modes are tuned to the demanding performer.
Main Features
· More than 600 presets created by talented musicians and synthesizer specialists
· Create your own patch or use existing audio structures:
- Origin patch made by connecting independent modules from: MiniMg, ARP 2600, CS-80, Jupiter-8, Mg Modular, Prophet VS
- Origin template synths: MiniMg, Jupiter-8*, CS-80*, ARP 2600
· Superb audio quality with TAE® engine
· Up to 32 voices of polyphony for a typical patch
· Connectivity: 2 audio ins, 10 audio outs. Digital: SPDIF out, USB 2.0
· Selection of high quality effects: Phaser, Chorus, Delay, Tube Distortion, Parametric EQ, Rotary…
· 16/32 step sequencer
· Software editor (Mac/PC)
· Innovative Macro, Advanced LFO, Advanced modulation modes, Advanced joystick modes…
· MIDI : In, Out, Thru and USB 2
· High Level of Control:
- ultra sensitive 40cm ribbon controller
- high quality semi-weighted 61 keys keyboard, with velocity response and channel aftertouch
- New exclusive duophonic aftertouch
- Modulation and pitch-bend wheels, 3-mode Joystick, 21 potentiometers, 33 rotary encoders, 81 switches
· Ergonomic design
- Self adjustable front panel, from 0° to 135°, giving you total setup flexibility.
- 5.2” TFT screen for clear visual feedback.
- complete mobile solution, offering everything you need to perform in a single, easily , transportable cabinet.
USD 3499/ EURO 2899
* To be delivered through future upgrade
Contact
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